Events happening in Barrington the weekend of Sept. 7-9, 2012.
Grigsby Prairie’s 25th Anniversary Celebration Time/Date: Saturday, Sept. 8, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: Oak Knoll Road east of Buckley Road, Barrington Hills Cost: Free Join Citizens for Conservation for a tour of Grigsby Prairie for its 25th anniversary celebration. The 42-acre tall grass prairie restoration is full of fall colors this time of year. Participants will enjoy refreshments, displays and a one-hour tour of the prairie. RSVP 847-382-SAVE and choose a time for your tour. They take place every 15 minutes starting at 9 a.m. with the last tour at 11:15 a.m. Please park only on the north side of Oak Knoll Road. Lake Barrington Shores Community Wide Garage Sale Time/Date: Sept. 8-9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Route 59 between…
Special in God's Eyes, a group from St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Barrington, has created a large vegetable garden for charity.
There can be a lot involved in the care of someone with special needs. From medical services to the love and generosity of friends and family, it can take a village. A group called “Special in God’s Eyes” at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Barrington is giving back to the community who has done so much for them. The group, which is composed of young adults with special needs, has planted fruits and vegetables from seeds to create the church’s Community Garden. “It’s kind for like a safe haven, a fun place for them,” Special in God's Eyes co-chair Patricia Marks explained about the group. With the help of church volunteers, the garden has simply flourished since its birth two years ago, producing dozens of pounds of food. All of it is …
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